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2013 Subaru Impreza

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Impreza.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Subaru Impreza is a passenger car built on Subaru’s longstanding platform and equipped with a 4.5‑quart oil capacity using 0W‑20 API‑rated oil. Across its model span from 1990 to 2026, this year sits toward the newer end of the reliability curve, registering 248 owner complaints—most frequently centered on air‑bag issues—and four factory recalls. Compared with the peak of 300 complaints recorded in 2002, the 2013 model reflects a notable decline in reported problems, suggesting an improving reliability trend as the line approaches its historically low complaint count observed in 2026.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque74-89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

Diagrams

Power distribution wiring4 sheets

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	180.3 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	2910 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Impreza of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–9.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2012 2.0i Premium 5-door Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	2.0i Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Sport Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	8.00 sec	16.30 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Premium Sedan 2.0L F-4	8.60 sec	16.60 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.00 sec	17.00 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Limited Sedan 2.0L F-4	9.40 sec	17.20 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.40 sec	17.10 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Limited Sedan 2.0L F-4	9.60 sec	17.40 sec	148 hp	AWD
2014	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.90 sec	17.40 sec	148 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 74-89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.6 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	13 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	44 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	29.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	29.5 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	74-89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0-20.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	162 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	MT: 650, AT: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.99-1.11 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.99-1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	12.0 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	14 psi @ 600 rpm, 43 psi @ 5000

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	59 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	19.9 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	48.7 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	114.3 ft-lbs / 19.9 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	47.9 ft-lbs
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 16

7.4 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

1	21.4 ft. lbs.	21.4 ft. lbs
2	73.8 ft. lbs.	73.8 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
5	31 ft. lbs.	31 ft. lbs
6	78-82 degrees.	78–82 degrees
7	Bolts 1, 2	73–77 degrees
8	6, 5, 4, 3	28–32 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep MFI and SFI

1	21.4 ft. lbs.	21.4 ft. lbs
2	73.8 ft. lbs.	73.8 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
5	31 ft. lbs.	31 ft. lbs
6	78-82 degrees.	78–82 degrees
7	Bolts 1, 2	73–77 degrees
8	6, 5, 4, 3	28–32 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep MFI and SFI

1	21.4 ft. lbs.	21.4 ft. lbs
2	73.8 ft. lbs.	73.8 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
5	31 ft. lbs.	31 ft. lbs
6	78-82 degrees.	78–82 degrees
7	Bolts 1, 2	73–77 degrees
8	6, 5, 4, 3	28–32 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-35

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 1,200 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 1,200 mi	Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 6,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 36,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Injector (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Subaru Impreza sits at the peak of a complaint surge within its generation, recording 248 complaints—the highest in the 2011–2016 span—alongside 499 technical service bulletins, though its 4 recalls are notably fewer than the 14 seen in the 2011 model year. This generation opened with elevated recall activity in 2011, then saw complaints and TSBs spike sharply in 2012 and 2013 before declining steadily through 2016, suggesting early production issues were gradually resolved. The top complaint categories for 2013 are air bags (58) and engine (54), with 13 crash-related and 7 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Given that complaint volumes drop by more than half in the following 2014 model year, the 2013 Impreza appears to represent the tail end of a problematic early phase, making it a less reliable choice than later years in the same generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

499

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

248

Owner complaints

13 involved a crash · 7 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12’13’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 248 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags58

Engine54

Electrical System15

Steering13

Power Train13

Unknown Or Other10

Service Brakes9

Vehicle Speed Control7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V149000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 28/02/2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to… Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at…

16V738000Electrical SystemReported 13/10/2016

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The… Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 499 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SubaruNet Annoucement (E	2026-06-11	Unknown Or Other	This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
16-156-25R	2026-06-02	Power Train	This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which…
01-167-08R	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
16-156-25R	2026-05-13	Power Train	This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which…
SubaruNet Announcement (R	2026-05-04	Power Train	This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Fuse box & wiring diagrams

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Wiring diagrams

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Impreza take?

4.5 qt of SYNTHETIC 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Impreza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2013 Subaru Impreza

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

Diagrams

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Fuse box & wiring diagrams

Reference guides

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